Think Twice Before Pressing "Send"

My friends and I usually talk about a wide variety of things, and somehow today we landed on the topic of sending inappropriate pictures and the ramifications of doing so. To piggyback off of my last post about SnapChat, which discussed some of the worries behind trusting an app where pictures supposedly disappear. Apparently, there is a new law that is being enforced about sending nude or sexual photographs or posting them on social media sites. If the person in the photo is under the age of 18, they can be charged with distribution of child pornography. Do you think that'll make teens think twice about posting certain pictures?

It's important to realize that teens can not only get charged with this if they post them on public or private social media sites where they have friends or followers. If the "model" in the photo sends his or her photo to a significant other and the wrong person gets a hold of it, there will be more repercussions than school-wide embarrassment. They might have to go to jail or pay a hefty fine for sending child pornography.

Whether or not this new law will help stop the sending of nude or inappropriate pictures, it's a strong step towards regulating what is being distributed over media. What do you think of these new steps? Are they in the right direction and will they make a positive difference? Or will people continue to try and send or post pictures for their various intentions? Regardless of the law, be smart about what you're sending because it could get both the sender and receiver in big trouble.